Organisms

Mentha

Mentha is a genus of the mint family (LAMIACEAE). It is known for species having characteristic flavor and aroma.

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Abstract

Mentha is a genus of the mint family (LAMIACEAE). It is known for species having characteristic flavor and aroma.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Mint
  • Menthas
  • Mints

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20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002; use LAMIACEAE 1998-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Flavoring Agents (1966-2001)
  • Plants, Medicinal (1968-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.583w.520w.483w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mentha. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027541. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027541
  2. Mentha. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentha
  3. Mentha. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47859